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Dawn avatar

First of all thanks for everyone's input on ideas during the Covid-19 pandemic. I feel I speak for most that at times it was challenging for even the best of creative minds.

I am in need of help with program ideas for only 1 activity coordinator dealing with group activities. As of June 18th my part-time coordinator is retiring and the other is going on maternity leave. As Director ;I know I can multitask, however would like ideas that are for groups and handling it alone. Any resources would be greatly appreciated. Our program focuses on MIND _ BODY_ SPIRIT.

Thank you

Dawn Baranowski

Director of Activities- Glendale, WI

Susan avatar

Hi Dawn

This is quite a challenge

Do you have volunteers that could help you or maybe high functioning residents that can help you

How about staff members from other departments??

If you are still alone I always said a music activity was good because many people like music

https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-plan-music-activities-for-dementia-care/3192/

Also exercise is a group good group activity because you could have many participants

https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-run-group-exercise-sessions-for-the-elderly/5182/

Might want to have this board boards

https://www.goldencarers.com/bored-board-brain-training-for-seniors/6212/

Anyone can take something from this and make an activity out of it or people can do it independently

Dawn avatar

Thank you and much appreciated. :)

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